Jehanabad

Jehanabad is a district in the Bihar State of India. Total area of Jehanabad is 931 km² including 890.38 km² rural area and 40.62 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Jehanabad has a population of 11,25,313 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,35,196 while rural population is 9,90,117. Jehanabad has a sex ratio of approximately 921 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1209 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,81,740 houses in the district, including 21,820 urban houses and 1,59,920 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 541 villages in jehanabad district.

The Jehanabad district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Makhdumpur is the largest subdivision in jehanabad district by both area and population. Modanganj is the smallest subdivision in jehanabad district by both area and population. There are 7 subdivisions in Jehanabad district. Here is the list of all Jehanabad Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Jehanabad District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Ghoshi991,08,130
2Hulasganj9094,485
3Jehanabad1672,54,753
4Kako1331,73,487
5Makhdumpur2392,60,154
6Modanganj8387,718
7Ratni Faridpur1191,46,586

Population of Jehanabad District

The population of Jehanabad offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Jehanabad, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 11,25,313 9,90,117 1,35,196
Total Male Population 5,85,582 5,14,154 71,428
Total Female Population 5,39,731 4,75,963 63,768
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,98,785 1,78,151 20,634
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,03,452 92,595 10,857
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 95,333 85,556 9,777
Literate Population 6,18,881 5,31,441 87,440
Literate Male Population 3,74,412 3,24,140 50,272
Literate Female Population 2,44,469 2,07,301 37,168
Illiterate Population 5,06,432 4,58,676 47,756
Illiterate Male Population 2,11,170 1,90,014 21,156
Illiterate Female Population 2,95,262 2,68,662 26,600
Households 1,81,740 1,59,920 21,820

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jehanabad. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,22,974 2,03,509 19,465
SC Male Population 1,15,034 1,04,847 10,187
SC Female Population 1,07,940 98,662 9,278
Total ST Population 1,285 1,111 174
ST Male Population 667 579 88
ST Female Population 618 532 86
Population Density 1,209 / km² 1,112 / km² 3,328 / km²